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Starting in Grade 11, transfer your knowledge and skills from your SPARC focus into SPARC spotlight and work toward one of Marymount Academy's four curated SHSMs.
Graduate knowing who you are, where you're going, and how you'll get there.
What is a Specialist High Skills Major?
Specialist High Skills Majors are Ministry-approved specialized programs that allow students to focus and customize their learning to match their skills and interests while meeting the requirements of the Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD).
The exclusive red seal on the OSSD also enables students to earn credits that postsecondary educational institutions and industry employers recognize.
Shine a SPOTLIGHT on your future!
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with a foundation of intrinsic motivation
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personal balance of your mental, social, emotional, and physical pillars
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a window into your personal growth and development as a young adult
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a focused educational capstone with demonstrated proficiency of the global competencies
Our Students Graduate with:
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O.S.S.D. with a Red Seal (SHSM)
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Growth Transcript of your proficiency and acquisition of the 6 Global Competencies
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Curated Digital Portfolio of growth in academic learning, participation in the Pillars, and reflection on learning experiences
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Personal Profile
Which spotlight is right for you?
Click on a SHSM to jump to that section, or scroll to learn about them all.
SHSM Checklist: Academic Learning
Choose 4 Major Courses
Grade 11
HSP 3U Introduction to Anthropology, Psychology, and Sociology
CGF 3M Physical Geography
HRT 3M World Religions*
CLU 3M Introduction to Canadian Law
TGJ 3M Communication Technology
*denotes religious education courses that are mandatory at Sudbury Catholic Schools
Grade 12
HSB 4U Challenge and Change in Society
CHY 4U World History Since 15th Century
HZT 4U Philosophy*
CLN 4U Canadian and International Law
TGJ 4M Communication Technology
HHS 4U Families in Canada
CGW 4U Canadian and World Issues
HHG 4M Issues in Human Growth and Development
PLF 4M Recreation and Healthy Active Living Leadership
Choose 1 Minor Course
Grade 11
SCH 3U Chemistry
SBI 3U Biology
BAF 3M Introduction to Financial Accounting
Grade 12
SCH 4U Chemistry
SBI 4U Biology
BAT 4M Financial Accounting Principles
SHSM Checklist: Experiental Learning
Co-operative Education Placements
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2 Coop Credits Required (one placement)
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can be done one at a time or both at once
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real work experience
Certifications
4 Mandatory Certifications
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CPR
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First Aid
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Ethics
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WHMIS
If previously certified, please provide proof, or update your certification!
2 Elective Certifications
Examples: leadership skills, fundraising, portfolio development, project management, social media networking, etc.
Course Based Experiental Learning
3 Experiental Learning Opportunities
field trips to learn new skillls
3 Reach Ahead Activities
field trips to extend learning and explore career paths
Any SPARC can lead to a Specialist High Skills Major in
SHSM Checklist: Academic Learning
SHSM Checklist: Academic Learning
Choose 4 Major Courses
Grade 11
TDV 3M Interior Design
TDA 3M Architectural Design
TDJ 3M Technological Design
SPH 3U Physics
AVI 3M Visual Art
Grade 12
TDV 4M Interior Design
TDA 4M Architectural Design
TDJ 4M Technological Design
SPU 4U Physics
AVI 4M Visual Art
CGW 4U Canadian and World Issues
Choose 2 Math Courses
Grade 11
MCR 3U Introduction to Functions
MCF 3M Functions and Applications
Grade 12
MHF 4U Advanced Functions
MDM 4U Mathematics of Data Management
Choose 1 Minor Course
Grade 11
SCH 3U Chemistry
SBI 3U Biology
BAF 3M Introduction to Financial Accounting
Grade 12
SCH 4U Chemistry
SBI 4U Biology
BAT 4M Financial Accounting Principles
SHSM Checklist: Experiental Learning
Co-operative Education Placements
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2 Coop Credits Required (one placement)
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can be done one at a time or both at once
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real work experience
Certifications
4 Mandatory Certifications
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Health & Safety
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First Aid/CPR
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Working at Heights
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Ethics
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WHMIS
If previously certified, please provide proof, or update your certification!
2 Elective Certifications
Examples: leadership skills, project management, social media networking, CAD design/manufacturing, etc.
Course Based Experiental Learning
3 Experiental Learning Opportunities
field trips to learn new skillls
3 Reach Ahead Activities
field trips to extend learning and explore career paths
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Grade 11
AVI 3M Visual Arts
TGP 3M Photography and Digital Imaging
TDJ 3M Technological Design
AMU 3M Music - Band
AMS 3M Music - Strings
ATC 3M Dance P.L.A.R.
ADD 3M Drama Production P.L.A.R.
ADA 3M Drama
HSP 3U Introduction to Anthropology, Psychology, and Sociology
HRT 3M World Religions**
Grade 12
AVI 4M Visual Arts
TGP 4M Photography and Digital Imaging
TDJ 4M Technological Design
AMU 4M Music - Band
AMS 4M Music - Strings
ATC 4M Dance P.L.A.R.
ADD 4M Drama Production P.L.A.R.
ADA 4M Drama
CGW 4U Canadian and World Issues
HZT 4U Philosophy**
*P.L.A.R. = Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition; earn this credit as a competitive dancer or for participating in any aspect of the annual school drama production
**denotes religious education courses that are mandatory at Sudbury Catholic Schools
2 English Courses
Grade 11
NBE 3U Contemporary Aboriginal Voices
Grade 12
ENG 4U or ENG 4C English
SHSM Checklist: Experiental Learning
Co-operative Education Placements
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2 Coop Credits Required (one placement)
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can be done one at a time or both at once
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real work experience
Certifications
4 Mandatory Certifications
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CPR
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First Aid
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WHMIS
If previously certified, please provide proof, or update your certification!
2 Elective Certifications
Examples: music and acting audition preparation, event coordination, project management, advanced training in a technique, technology, or art form, etc.
Course Based Experiental Learning
3 Experiental Learning Opportunities
field trips to learn new skillls
3 Reach Ahead Activities
field trips to extend learning and explore career paths
